🙅‍♀️ Meta gets an Upgrade, Limiting Hashtags, and the top trends of the week…

Happy Turkey Day! Here are the latest trends and updates you should know about:

👋 Weekly Tips & Tricks

📱 Instagram’s new Layout

Instagram is testing a revamped app layout that hints at its priorities. Some users saw a new interface with the Reels tab moved to the front (right after Home) and Direct Messages moved to the bottom navigation bar.

This test layout underscores Instagram’s push to highlight Reels and private messaging – aligning with data that users spend the most time on short videos and DMs.

📖 Read More: New App Layout: Reels & DMs in Prime Position

📝 Facebook Creator Management Update

Meta plans to discontinue the older Creator Management Tools on Facebook, effective Dec 1, 2025.

These were legacy tools for managing collaborations that are being replaced by newer features (like the brand deals and new Page roles). Creators should transition to using the updated tools in Meta Business Suite or Creator Studio.

📖 Read More: (November 20) 2025 Meta & Facebook updates and news

🙅‍♀️ Instagram’s new Hashtag Limit

Instagram has just rolled out a new update that changes the way we use hashtags. Instead of being able to load up your caption with a long list, the platform is now limiting users to only five hashtags per post.

This shift suggests Instagram is pushing creators to focus on quality over quantity – prioritizing highly relevant, niche-specific hashtags rather than broad or spammy ones.

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🔥 Top Social Trends of the Week

⭐️ “In your 20s…”: This is a new motivational trend that users are jumping on. All you have to do is describe a “make or break moment” in your life that other people would relate to. Ex: “ in your 20s there will be a moment where you have to choose the easy path or the hard one. it is very important that you choose the hard one.”

@sarahcourser

I am so happy I chose the one that scares me. So grateful for everything!

⭐️ “who am i without…” This is a great trend to try if you are trying to build your follower base! Look up “who am i without” on CapCut for a template of this trend 💋

⭐️ “come on superman…”: Using the song ‘The Less I Know The Better’ by Tame Impala, come up with your own line. Say the lyrics “come on superman say your stupid line” then add something you say all the time! A great way for your followers to get to know you. 🫶

@khloee_reese

can never make a decision 🥰🥲#relateable #indecisive